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Hotrob72 · 03-19-2012, 09:31 PM

A few pics of my 71 C10
ECE 4.5/6 dropped on 20x10 295/40 & 20x8.5 255/40

Hotrob72 · 03-19-2012, 09:35 PM

couple more

Fldawg · 03-19-2012, 09:36 PM

Those rims and drop made that truck....looks good

Sport/Truck · 03-19-2012, 09:41 PM

Looks really nice!! That's what I'm looking to do.

**N2TRUX** · 03-19-2012, 10:15 PM

Huge difference! You nailed it...

original-71 · 03-19-2012, 10:23 PM

looking good

Hotrob72 · 03-19-2012, 10:48 PM

Thanks all.
My son just bought a 69 on sat and ordered the same drop today.

black_sheep454 · 03-20-2012, 01:28 AM

Looks great. I'm really liking the faded flat look of the ochre and white paint too.
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Andy4639 · 03-20-2012, 01:47 AM

Those wheels sure made it pop!
Nice choice! On both wheels and drop.

OARNGESI · 03-20-2012, 05:27 AM

its perfect now

gysgtc · 03-20-2012, 05:45 AM

Looks real good.

sanford66 · 03-20-2012, 06:24 AM

That made a big differance, looks good! Joseph

**lolife99** · 03-20-2012, 07:45 AM

WOW!
Great improvements.
Now sell those old wheels to the 88-98 guys.
They are the rare "Tahoe Limited" wheels.

68Stepbed · 03-20-2012, 08:08 AM

JWall · 03-20-2012, 08:08 AM

Looks good!

Bennett68C10 · 03-20-2012, 08:25 AM

Nice

**RenoKeene** · 03-20-2012, 08:31 AM

Looks really good.

big d's red67 · 03-20-2012, 09:47 AM

Love that color combo and that stance.

Hotrob72 · 03-20-2012, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

WOW!
Great improvements.
Now sell those old wheels to the 88-98 guys.
They are the rare "Tahoe Limited" wheels.

I should do that, although I am going to the Portland Swap Meet next month so I can bring them along. I'm hoping to pickup some other parts as well..carpet, sill plates, dash pad and stuff

OC 72 · 03-20-2012, 12:53 PM

Big difference! Looks good!

72BlckButy · 03-20-2012, 02:03 PM

Amazing.... love it!

Cole Trickle · 03-20-2012, 02:07 PM

nice

72BlckButy · 03-20-2012, 02:10 PM

That last picture makes it looks "super" raked... or is it me?

Cole Trickle · 03-20-2012, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

That last picture makes it looks "super" raked... or is it me?

hard to tell...lol

In the second to last pic it looks more level than my truck.

72BlckButy · 03-20-2012, 02:19 PM

Haha... I noticed that when comparing the last and second to last pics.

03-19-2012, 09:31 PM	#1
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Drop wheels & tires on my 71 A few pics of my 71 C10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped on 20x10 295/40 & 20x8.5 255/40 Attached Images __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers Last edited by Hotrob72; 03-19-2012 at 09:40 PM.

03-19-2012, 09:35 PM	#2
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 couple more Attached Images __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

03-19-2012, 09:36 PM	#3
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 Those rims and drop made that truck....looks good

03-19-2012, 09:41 PM	#4
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 Looks really nice!! That's what I'm looking to do. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

03-19-2012, 10:15 PM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 Huge difference! You nailed it... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-19-2012, 10:23 PM	#6
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 looking good __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

03-19-2012, 10:48 PM	#7
Hotrob72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 188	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 Thanks all. My son just bought a 69 on sat and ordered the same drop today. __________________ 1971 chevy c10 ECE 4.5/6 dropped 1970 suburban ECE 4/6 Dropped 45K original miles so far 1948 Ford Sedan 1941 Dodge COE 1932 ford roadster the rest are normal drivers

03-20-2012, 01:28 AM	#8
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 Looks great. I'm really liking the faded flat look of the ochre and white paint too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

03-20-2012, 01:47 AM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 Those wheels sure made it pop! Nice choice! On both wheels and drop. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-20-2012, 05:27 AM	#10
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 its perfect now __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-20-2012, 05:45 AM	#11
gysgtc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sutton, WV Posts: 340	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 Looks real good.

03-20-2012, 06:24 AM	#12
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 That made a big differance, looks good! Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

03-20-2012, 07:45 AM	#13
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 WOW! Great improvements. Now sell those old wheels to the 88-98 guys. They are the rare "Tahoe Limited" wheels. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-20-2012, 08:08 AM	#14
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

03-20-2012, 08:08 AM	#15
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03-20-2012, 08:25 AM	#16
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 Nice __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

03-20-2012, 08:31 AM	#17
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 Looks really good. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-20-2012, 09:47 AM	#18
big d's red67 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Broken Arrow Okla. Posts: 510	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 Love that color combo and that stance. __________________ 1967 swb 454 cid 700R4 trans SOLD 2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS 2013 Camaro RS convertible the wife's Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573248

03-20-2012, 12:53 PM	#20
OC 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Posts: 361	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 Big difference! Looks good!

03-20-2012, 02:03 PM	#21
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 Amazing.... love it! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-20-2012, 02:07 PM	#22
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 nice __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

03-20-2012, 02:10 PM	#23
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 That last picture makes it looks "super" raked... or is it me? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-20-2012, 02:19 PM	#25
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Drop wheels & tires on my 71 Haha... I noticed that when comparing the last and second to last pics. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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